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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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